The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-05-18


Connecticut puts the remains of the flag
when they returned it to the Third Mis-
sissippi at New Orleans in 1885. They
stated that they captured 1t at Pass
Christian during the war. All that is
left is large magnolia, the gilt fringe
and some shredings of the flag, held to-
gether by a uew staff and new ground.
Now that the regiment appreciates the
thoughtful kindness of the Ninth Con-
necticut in returning the relic, do not
doubt; but as matter of history, injus-
tice will be done a brave Confederate,
John Cherry, Of Bolton, who fell with
the colors at Franklin, Tenn, more than
TIVE years after this flag was carried
away. Before the regiment was ordered
to duty at the front, they were encamp-
ed at Pass Christian. While there one
day party came in from the island !,
our soldiers being off on forage, and
took new flag which belonged to the
Pass Christian Company. 1t was beau
tiful and the priced gift of the ladies of
the little city to their soldier friends,
but it had never been used.
This flag in the Capital is the remains
of that flag, and Captain Curran of that
company, in thanking them for its re-
turn told them it had been taken away
before the company had even used 1t.
| Still it was carried out on decoration
day as the battle flag of the Third Reg
| imenI, and remains in the Capital with
the erroneous inscription upon 1T.
Of the field officers OF the Third Reg
| iment, there are left Col Sam Dyer, of
Yazoo, and Major w. n Morgan, OF
| Lefiore. OF the captains there are several
| left, besides other officers and soldiers,
who can and should rectify this matter.
Rev. DIR. Markham, of New Orleans,
was the chaplain. To correct the truth
O.. history could cast no reflection on
| those who were kind enough to return
| the flag, nor would the Third Mississippi
appreciate less the intended kindness
the Pass Cristian Company, especially
| 1t will be but justice TO the brave man
who carried the regimental colors for so
| long, and who plunged over the para.
pets at Franklin, still holding them in
his diving grasp. Each day something
occurs which impresses upon US the
necessity of keeping the history of our
country before the young people OF the
land. 1t should not be left to legendary
and traditionary lore. Each generation
changes some of the traditions, adds or
subtracts legends, until facts become
| fiction. Though on the main and most
| important events we have are undls-
puted and incontestible history IN The
| Rise and Fall of the Confederate States
of America" yet there are many little
memories of our country and sol
diers IN those dark and trying
hours, well worth preserving. Each sol
dier can bring his offering, each family
can add its mite. In few years all the
relics of the Confederacy will have
passed away unless we take some means
of preserving them. A museum al
Jackson would be noble monument to
cur Confederate dead. A building with
statuary, memorial arches, base-relIefs
etchings and carvings would speak III
lasting history of their noble deeds
Here could be stored the relics OF the
Confederacy. Miniature monuments
could have place, old papers could bt
recorded and even private letters coulc
furnish their information. Memorla
tablets could be placed upon the walls
memorial panes in It's windows. This
could be in the center of walking ol
driving park, with a memorial arch fol
an entrance. To such museum hun
dreds of historical relics would come
come each with its history, because the
soldiers vet live. In few years, wher
those who were left in the great struggle
will have followed those who have gone
before. these things will all be beyonc
historical research and the youth OF the
land will know but little of the dreadful
unsuccessful struggle for the freedom o
his ancestry. The owners OF these reilc
would rather than not deposit Them IL
such a place, especially If they coult
attach their names and still simply cal
them theirs. Many would place litti'
memorials of their dead here, If 1t wer'
but panel, a stone, shaft or pane
because there are many who know no
where the bones of their honOred deaC
lie whitening. The building or arci
could be crowned with suitable device
something that would open the book o
the past and turn its folded leaves t
the youth of our land. Then, too, a
each old soldier ceases to tread tn
weary path, some record of his service
could be added to the wealth of Confed
) crate memories.
To build mighty shaft and place i
in a cemetery would only be costly tomb
stone at best-one that might any da..
, be overshadowed by some vast priyat
mausoleum. A living memorial, pro
/. gressive history reaches the hearts sooner
and causes even the stranger to paus
and drop a tear over fallen greatness.
The ladies of the Confederate Monu
mental Association, have made call o.
all the ladies of the State for thei
membership. 1t is hoped that the ladie
in the towns, villages and countr
neighborhoods will form associations
speedily as possible and lend their aid 7
, the cause. This can be done easily
some one will only lead. The member
ship fee is but so cents and the annus
! dues 25 cents. With this monumen
can be begun and a handsome one, toe
Thousands of dollars are promised a
soon as the monumental corner ston
! shall be laid. 1t is to be hoped that tn
ladies of Mississippi will not lag benin
, in their noble cause. All OF us hav
had those near and dear to Us In thi
: cause, and to neglect this duty is to neg
lect and forget their sufferings and thei
worth; aside from allowing them to b
ignored in the future. Do not thin
: because you are few that you shoul
! lose courage. Two or three can do
z great deal. Last May, Mrs. Luthe
Nanship got up a concert and forme
the nucleus of the fund. A meeting {
the ladies was called in June in th
! | Senate Chamber When we met "
J were but nine. We, however, organize'
Steadily the membership of the loc'
!. association at Jackson increased, an
: this spring we reorganized under cha
ter and now we have gone up into tt
!, hundreds. Each village and town ca
: organize as branch associations und,
!, the same charter, and cheerfully wi
= the ladies at Jackson furnish you wit
a copy of that charter. We need
! this cause the assistance of every woms
! in the State, and we hope each will raj
: to the support as willingly as those WI
6 have already formed their branch ass
. Citations.
:. am a member of the Mississippi
! Press Association, and in the name
= that membership ask every editor ar
i publisher in the STATE to aid us In tn
= matter, to urge it upon the ladies of b
g locality. to get them to form the
g branch associations and to go to wor
: Mrs. Luther Manship is the Sta
. President; Mrs. L. l.. Brunson, Vic
: President; Mrs Virginia Mckay, Co
: responding Secretary, and Mrs. w.
= Stone, State Treasurer. The Core
= !. ponding Secretary viii furnish col
= of the charter and any infornatis
- desired by branch Associations. wi
: I could say something which won
!. y awaken enthusiasm in this matter, b
: : if every woman will only think it W
+ do more good than volumes Of writin
:. SALLIE B. MORGAN.
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